Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.
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LeBron James (foot) — Out
Anthony Davis (back) — In
Kyrie Irving (suspension) — In
Bam Adebayo (knee) — In
Kevin Porter Jr. (back) — Available
Devin Vassell (ankle) — Available
Jakob Poeltl (knee) — Out
Alperen Sengun (groin) — Available
Bones Hyland (hip) — Available
Aaron Gordon (illness) — Out
Saddiq Bey (ankle) — Out
Mitchell Robinson (knee) — Available
Keegan Murray (back) — Available
Monte Morris (ankle) — Out
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) — Available
Cam Reddish (groin) — Out
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Out
Reggie Bullock (neck) — Available
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Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Isaiah Hartenstein
Mitchell Robinson (knee) — Available
Cam Reddish (groin) — Out
Immanuel Quickley played 26.7 minutes Friday as Quentin Grimes didn't enter the game until the benches were cleared and Evan Fournier didn't play at all. Quickley isn't assured a start if Reddish is ruled out, but he could play more than whoever does get the nod.
Confirmed Lineup: Cam Payne, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Torrey Craig, Deandre Ayton
Chris Paul (heel) — Out
Landry Shamet (concussion) — Out
Cam Johnson (knee) — Injured
Ayton has received 18.5% usage with Paul out for the last five games. He had 25.3% usage prior to Paul getting injured.
Confirmed Lineup: Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, Gordon Hayward, PJ Washington, Mason Plumlee
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle) — Available
LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Out
Mark Williams (ankle) — Available
Cody Martin (knee) — Injured
Oubre could potentially be displaced from the starting lineup if Smith Jr. returns. Hayward (25.0%) and Rozier (19.2%) led starters in assist rate Friday.
Confirmed Lineup: Bradley Beal, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis
Deni Avdija (finger) — Not on injury report
Rui Hachimura (ankle) — Out
Monte Morris (ankle) — Out
Jordan Goodwin (knee) — Available
Delon Wright (hamstring) — Injured
Beal and Kuzma would likely move into larger facilitating roles if Morris is ruled out. Corey Kispert or Hachimura could start in that event.
Confirmed Lineup: Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Livers, Bojan Bogdanovic, Marvin Bagley
Hamidou Diallo (tooth) — Not on injury report
Cory Joseph (hip) — Available
Saddiq Bey (ankle) — Out
Isaiah Stewart (toe) — Injured
Cade Cunningham (shin) — Injured
Diallo, Alec Burks, and Isaiah Livers are all options to start with Bey out. All three should receive increased minutes.
Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Keegan Murray (back) — Available
Malik Monk (dental procedure) — Available
The Kings have scored 127.8 points per 100 possessions during their current five-game winning streak. That is the best mark in the league for any team's last five games by 5.4 points.
Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, John Konchar, Dillon Brooks, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams
Jaren Jackson Jr. (injury management) — Out
Ja Morant (ankle) — Injured
Desmond Bane (toe) — Injured
Ziaire Williams (knee) — Injured
Danny Green (ACL) — Injured
The Grizzlies lost to the Wizards 102-92 on the road in their one game without Morant, Bane, and Jackson Jr. this season. Brooks had 36.1% usage in that game and Adams had a 28.6% assist rate. Tyus Jones recorded 23.1% usage and a 23.8% assist rate.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons
Kyrie Irving (suspension) — In
Nic Claxton (personal) — Out
TJ Warren (foot) — Injured
Edmond Sumner would move to a bench role and lose minutes along with Yuta Watanabe, Cam Thomas, and Patty Mills if Irving is activated. Kevin Durant and Royce O'Neale would play lesser facilitating roles as well.
Confirmed Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Caleb Martin, Nikola Jovic, Bam Adebayo
Bam Adebayo (knee) — In
Dewayne Dedmon (illness) — Available
Gabe Vincent (knee) — Out
Duncan Robinson (hand) — Available
Udonis Haslem (personal) — Out
Tyler Herro (ankle) — Out
Jimmy Butler (knee) — Out
Victor Oladipo (knee) — Injured
Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Injured
The Heat had only a 19-year-old rookie, two two-way players, three former two-way players, and Kyle Lowry available Friday and still took the Wizards to overtime. Rotations would remain thin and everyone involved would still play an elevated role, but Adebayo and Vincent can provide much-needed relief if they can return.
Confirmed Lineup: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Lamar Stevens, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Kevin Love (thumb) — Out
Dean Wade (knee) — Out
Dylan Windler (ankle) — Injured
Ricky Rubio (ACL) — Injured
Garland (35.5%) and Mitchell (31.6%) both claimed increased usage in the first game featuring Stevens starting ahead of Caris LeVert on the wing.
Confirmed Lineup: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
Andre Iguodala (injury management) — Out
Confirmed Lineup: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun
Alperen Sengun (groin) — Available
Kevin Porter Jr. (back) — Available
Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) — Injured
Bruno Fernando (knee) — Injured
Green recorded a 31.3% assist rate with Porter Jr. out Friday. Gordon led the Rockets in minutes (36.2) and field goal attempts (17). Smith Jr. could log increased time at center against the Warriors if Sengun is ruled out, opening up minutes at forward.
Confirmed Lineup: Bruce Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Jeff Green, DeAndre Jordan
Bones Hyland (hip) — Available
Aaron Gordon (illness) — Out
Ish Smith (calf) — Out
Jamal Murray (health protocols) — Out
Nikola Jokic (health protocols) — Out
Bones Hyland (35.6%) and Porter Jr. (25.8%) led the Nuggets in usage in the first game without both Jokic and Murray. Hyland (42.9%) and Brown (35.0%) led in assist rate. Their roles could be reduced if Gordon can return to claim an elevated role.
Confirmed Lineup: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell
Reggie Bullock (neck) — Available
Maxi Kleber (back) — Out
Eight out of nine rotation players recorded an eFG% of 54.5% or greater as the Mavs beat the shorthanded Nuggets by 28 on Friday. Doncic scored 33 points while recording a triple-double and Christian Wood had 28 points and eight rebounds in 26.2 minutes.
Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Gorgui Dieng
Devin Vassell (ankle) — Available
Jakob Poeltl (knee) — Out
Romeo Langford (health protocols) — Out
Zach Collins (leg) — Injured
Blake Wesley (knee) — Injured
The Spurs will be on the back end of a back-to-back and three starters were on the injury report for Saturday's game. Vassell could return, but coach Popovich might opt to give a different player or two a night off as they deal with nagging injuries.
Confirmed Lineup: Patrick Beverley, Austin Reaves, Troy Brown Jr., Lonnie Walker, Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis (back) — In
LeBron James (adductor) — Out
Juan Toscano-Anderson (back) — Out
Max Christie (health protocols) — Out
Listed "Probable" or "Questionable" before playing:
LeBron: 10-for-12 AD: 13-for-14
Davis (33.6%) and Russell Westbrook (28.4%) have led the Lakers in usage with James out for the last three games. Westbrook has also posted a 48.6% assist rate.